California Woman Reports Estranged Husband Filed Joint Tax Return Without Consent

A California woman says her estranged husband filed a joint federal tax return using her Social Security number without her consent. The woman stated that her husband asked for her W-2 form in March but she refused to provide it. She wrote that she told him at least ten times through a court-ordered co-parenting app, text messages, and in person that she would not make any tax decisions until she spoke with an attorney.

The woman reported that her refund alone should have been over $7,000. She stated her husband received $4,000 and redirected more than $14,000 in refunds to his own bank account. She wrote that he used her Social Security number without permission and filed without her signature.

The woman asked why she is the one fixing the situation while navigating divorce and custody proceedings. The post drew attention from people familiar with tax disputes, identity theft cases, and divorce-related financial battles.